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Hi ladies, I am 49, no period for 6 months then 2 really heavy periods. Last period drained me so much I went to GP. Blood tests done and results were, my iron saturation levels were very low, so now on Galfer(Iron tablets)
Anyone else experienced this? Any advice?
Thanks!
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amanda59745 AnnieL4
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Annie your not on your own. Missing periods then having very heavy periods are very very common. The iron tablets make me a little constipated so take plenty of fiber and water. You will get tired easily also therefore, try and rest. xx
AnnieL4 amanda59745
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Thanks Amanda, yes the tiredness has been tough, especially at work. Trying to up my fibre intake also x
Yellow88 AnnieL4
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YES! all very normal, keep taking your iron tabs but DO go back to doc for regular checks, Don't just put up with it.
AnnieL4 Yellow88
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Thanks Yellow, I have a gynae appt at end of Nov and then I am to have bloods tested again middle of Dec. So draining! And GP that day wasn't even going to check my bloods 😔
Yellow88 AnnieL4
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also stout is full of iron. very good for you!
AnnieL4 Yellow88
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Like the sound of that lol
kate_80669 AnnieL4
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this has been me my entire life!
AnnieL4 kate_80669
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oh no way kate!!! you must be constantly shattered! I am dreading if my next period is the same x
kelly55079 AnnieL4
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Yes me too with the heavy periods. I also take iron to make sure I don't become anemic.
AnnieL4 kelly55079
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Kelly, it's so draining! How have you been on the iron tablets? I try to plan everything in my life around my period, it's a nightmare!
kelly55079 AnnieL4
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Yes very draining! Constantly in the bathroom or doing laundry-- just a pain!! But this last month I bought 'super plus' which helps but still paranoid that I will leak thru. I have been anemic a few times so the last few years I have taken them a few times a week to make sure I'm OK. But now I take them more around my period since it's so heavy.. I buy mine on line with good reviews.
AnnieL4 kelly55079
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nightmare! I ended up buying large bulky pads last month. GP has given me tablets to try this month to 'lighten' the bleeding but not sure 🤔🤔